Got my first softail
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Got my first softail
Yesterday I was about to invest several hundred dollars in new tires and paint for my Sportster, when Cincinnati HD called and the saleswoman said she could meet the payment level I wanted on a 2004 Softail Standard they had in (I mainly wanted pre-EFI and it had to be softail or nothing). It had about 7K less miles than my Sportster and is 7 years newer. So I rode up to Cincinnati (90 miles, 40ish degrees here when I left).
All I can say is, they gave me way too much trade in on my XL and I am very happy with the FXST after riding it 90 miles home. This is the 3rd HD my wife and I have bought from Cincinnati HD - the KY dealers can't match their used selection or price.
The down side is that the V&H pipes are so loud I may have to quit parking in my reserve space right outside the boss's office window. The actual downside is that the last owner put little spikes everywhere on it, so those have to go, except for the front axles.
I haven't taken any pictures yet, but here are the ones from the dealer web site. The paint is a gray metallic that looks really cool in person - not the best pics:
All I can say is, they gave me way too much trade in on my XL and I am very happy with the FXST after riding it 90 miles home. This is the 3rd HD my wife and I have bought from Cincinnati HD - the KY dealers can't match their used selection or price.
The down side is that the V&H pipes are so loud I may have to quit parking in my reserve space right outside the boss's office window. The actual downside is that the last owner put little spikes everywhere on it, so those have to go, except for the front axles.
I haven't taken any pictures yet, but here are the ones from the dealer web site. The paint is a gray metallic that looks really cool in person - not the best pics:
Last edited by brenn; Nov 3, 2010 at 05:50 AM.
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On the way home with it yesterday I was going under some overpasses beside a semi and I thought his deceleration was pretty loud - then I realized it was my bike. Sounds like a race car (or semi) when I decelerate. Not a sportster, that's for sure.
Anybody got advice or warning about 04 softails?
Anybody got advice or warning about 04 softails?
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That is one great looking Softail. Upgraded from a Sportster myself and haven't looked back. Welcome and good luck
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Congrats, but those look like Samson pipes. Check and see if they have any baffles in them. It sounds like they may not. Just look inside for baffles.
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